What is Docetaxel?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Docetaxel is a chemotherapy agent that can be used to treat a variety of cancers, including breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck cancer, gastrointestinal (stomach) and prostate cancer. This agent may be used alone or in combination with other medications.
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How do members experience Docetaxel?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 10 | 0 | |
| Prostate cancer | 9 | 3 | |
| Ovarian cancer | 2 | 1 | |
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 1 | 0 | |
| Non-small cell lung cancer | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Brain fog | 1 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 1 | |
| Hair loss | 1 | |
| Intestinal cramps | 1 | |
| Memory problems | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Oct 06, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for prostate cancer: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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